Communications Policy Update - SB1161

Information on SB-1161

SB-1161 passed the CA Assembly and Senate on August 22nd is now law since being signed by Gov. Brown on September 28th, 2012. Below are articles related to SB1161 and links for sending letters to Gov. Brown. Please review the bill text and articles below.

Communications Policy Update - a look at SB1161 with Jared Huffman

Text of SB 1161
California Legislative Information

Premature play against phone regulators
SF Chronicle September 25, 2012

Consumer groups seek veto of Internet phone service measure
Los Angeles Times September 25, 2012

Torching California’s Broadband Future: Why Your State Is Next
Susan Crawford - Wired Magazine August 27, 2012

Don't block Internet phone regulation
SF Chronicle August 18, 2012

Legislative Alert: Oppose California's SB 1161
Community Broadband Networks

Padilla's AT&T backed bill places Californians in jeopardy
California Broadband Policy Network

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
The Utility Reform Network (TURN)

ALEC bill in California threatens universal access to open internet
Access Humboldt Aug 15, 2012

AT&T wields enormous power in Sacramento
Los Angeles Times April 22, 2012

Send a letter to Gov Brown
1) Send an email comment via the Governor's web site
2) Send a letter via the TURN web site with their sample letter

or Write/call:
Governor Jerry Brown
c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841
Fax: (916) 558-3160